The story of Samson and Delilah is a biblical tale found in the Book of Judges. Samson was a judge of Israel known for his incredible strength, which he derived from his uncut hair, a symbol of his vow to God. He fought against the Philistines, who oppressed the Israelites. Delilah was a woman from the Philistines who was bribed to discover the secret of Samson's strength. After several attempts, she finally persuaded him to reveal that cutting his hair would weaken him. Delilah betrayed him, leading to his capture by the Philistines, who blinded him and imprisoned him.